2006-06-23 10:59:20 · 14 answers · asked by blue 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Yes. You dont need to bathe a cat very often since they do clean themselves, but if you like to and dont have any cat shampoo around, baby shampoo is actually a very good alternative.
2006-06-23 11:05:47 · answer #1 · answered by nena102800 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It will work if your cat has to have a bath Baby shampoos contain an ingredient that numbs the eyes making the suds sting less, but they strip essential oils from animals coats. Baby shampoo is just shampoo with an eye number.
2006-06-23 11:06:13 · answer #2 · answered by Howard L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but keep it out of the cat's eyes. As long as you're going through all the pain of giving the cat a bath, it's summertime, why not go get cat flea shampoo instead.
2006-06-23 11:03:44 · answer #3 · answered by Dave R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its best to use a shampoo that is specifically designed for cats as they have many natural oils in their coats that may be stripped away using human shampoo, causing skin problems. Baby shampoo will work in a pinch though...if you absolutely must bathe your cat.
2006-06-23 11:19:17 · answer #4 · answered by Audrey A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any human cleansing soap isn't stable for the two cats or canines, it dries out their dermis and that they are in a position to advance into aggravated or get dermis an infection. The Vets will inform you this. the final ingredient is to purchase cat shampoo, one that contains oatmeal, that's incredibly stable for his or her dermis. yet another ingredient to do is on no account use the shampoo good out of the bottle onto your cats dermis, take one cap full of cat shampoo and upload water to that. Taking the shampoo good out of the bottle and putting it on your cat, may additionally reason dermis harm as those shampoo are relatively consentrated. The bottle won't inform you to try this, it rather is yet differently to have shoppers spend greater funds whilst it is not mandatory. Your cat would be happy once you shop on with those guidelines. i'm speaking from journey, I even have 5 cats and a million canines.
2016-10-31 09:09:18 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, just don't get it in kitty's eyes. Some cats hear the running water and think it's another cat hissing. So get the tub or what you use full before bringing kitty in. Clip the claws back, and get ready for a kitty fight! MEOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWW ! RIP! SHRED ! WHY did you DO this to me!? Then kitty will look like a drowned rat. Good luck, wear a long sleeve shirt and GLOVES - Yes I mean GLOVES and get em wet. Not rubber gloves - THICK cloth ones.
2006-06-23 11:07:33 · answer #6 · answered by Thom Thumb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's always best to use pet shampoos on your pet. If you must use something else, use a mild dishwashing liquid. Human shampoos can dry your cat's skin out.
Washing a cat should only be done if they are very dirty. Cats tend to keep themselves very clean on their own.
2006-06-23 12:59:58 · answer #7 · answered by Venus__27 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's best to use pet shamppo, even baby shampoo is really too strong for pets. In an emergency, go for it.
But for more common bathing you really do need pet shampoo.
2006-06-23 11:04:36 · answer #8 · answered by ladders_to_fire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but you might find baby bath easier to rinse out; dilute either with warm water in a jug before putting it on to her fur.
2006-06-23 11:05:20 · answer #9 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cat will hate you, but yes.
2006-06-23 11:02:53 · answer #10 · answered by shiny and late 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋